Nutritional Premixes Product Developer - Ditton

- Complete customer product development and internal-led innovation projects as assigned - Continuously build expertise on functional ingredients and nutrients, staying updated on market trends - Communicate professionally and effectively with customers to ensure robust project scoping - Provide formulation and nutrition support to all sections of the business and customers - Ensure understanding of customer requirements during the scoping process, providing accurate indicative costs and project approvals - Define product approval criteria during the scoping phase - Design product development solutions aligned with customer requirements, meeting organoleptic, quality, legal, stability, and cost standards - Develop product formulations based on customer ideas for various product types - Conduct sensory assessments prior to customer submission to ensure organoleptic compliance - Assess the impact of packaging on product shelf life and advise customers on indications - Guide customers on methodologies to validate product shelf life - Assist in preparing training for sales representatives and customers - Collaborate with procurement and quality to onboard new raw material suppliers efficiently - Conduct training for the broader team in product development - Scope and lead trials at our manufacturing facility and with third-party manufacturers as necessary - Attend first productions to support manufacturing sites and address product-related issues effectively - Provide technical input for supplier raw material approvals